UPDATE: Virginia Lottery building reopens after suspicious package prompts police response
“We are encouraging everyone to avoid the area at this time,” said a police spokeswoman
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Manchester boys reach Region 6A semis
"I’m proud of them, but the mission isn’t done."
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Plus, The Richmonder has learned which RPS jobs will be laid off under a new budget proposal. And a debate over automated license-plate reader cameras continues as the city's contract comes up for renewal.
After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers: ‘It works’
Speakers argued the cameras are a dangerous step toward mass surveillance.
‘There needs to be swift response’: Chesterfield church defaced with racist threat; police investigating
On Monday he shared the image on social media, calling the threatening message “a hate crime.”
General Assembly budget plans include $50M for Richmond sewer project
Richmond also requested money for its water system, but the outlook for that request is less clear.
Council approves $14.7M loan to keep Diamond District project on track
"I don’t love the idea of us using funds that are supposed to be for catastrophic and emergency purposes for something that we have known is coming for years now."
